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Homework for Ten Hag: Leverkusen outplayed against Chelsea and Hato
Bayer Leverkusen are not yet ready for the start of the Bundesliga. Erik ten Hag’s side were given plenty of homework in their visit to Chelsea (2-0). Jorrel Hato came on as a substitute for the London side.
Yamal and Lewandowski fined by UEFA for failing to comply with anti-doping control regulations
UEFA fines Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal €5,000 each for anti-doping protocol breaches after Barcelona’s Champions League semi-final at San Siro. Coach Hansi Flick and assistant Marcus Sorg banned for the first group game and fined €20,000 for unsporting conduct.
Karl and the Minutes Guarantee: Bayern’s plan for the top talent
He is only 17 years old and is considered a highly gifted footballer: Lennart Karl is not only expected to extend his contract with FC Bayern soon but is also set to be given a real opportunity in the first team as a backup for Michael Olise.
Ballon d'Or: Nine PSG players and Wirtz on the shortlist
Who will win the 2025 Ballon d'Or? France Football released the list of nominees on Thursday. Florian Wirtz is among them and thanks to the numerous trophies won, other German players can also hope for a chance.
Injury in friendly match: Wanner out for now
Paul Wanner has suffered an ankle injury in Bayern Munich’s friendly against Tottenham Hotspur. The 19-year-old will be sidelined for the time being.
Setback for Guardiola: Rodri sidelined again with injury and to miss season start
Manchester City will have to do without Rodri for the time being. Pep Guardiola confirmed that the midfielder has suffered a ‘serious injury’ during the Club World Cup.
Van Bronckhorst explains why he gave up his role as head coach for Liverpool
Giovanni van Bronckhorst will officially begin his first match as assistant coach of Liverpool on Sunday. The former Netherlands international, who spent years as a head coach at clubs including Feyenoord, Rangers, and Besiktas, did not hesitate for a moment when manager Arne Slot called him with the offer.
Concerns over Amoura and Simonis’ search for the key: The defeat Saturday in Brighton
VfL Wolfsburg suffered their third and fourth defeats of pre-season friendlies. In Brighton, the Lower Saxony side left the pitch as losers twice.
Liverpool want another forward and are trying to lure a European champion away from PSG
Liverpool are reportedly targeting PSG winger Rayan Barcola after setbacks in their pursuit of Alexander Isak and Rodrygo. With Núñez and Jota leaving, and Barcola’s role at PSG declining, the 22-year-old could be the perfect addition to the Reds’ reshaped attack.
Slot dodges Isak questions but hints at more Liverpool firepower
It very much looks like Liverpool are not done in the transfer market yet. Arne Slot didn’t want to say too much about a possible impending move for Alexander Isak but did stress that the Reds are keeping an eye on their opportunities in the market.